EMBA Life
Issac Bess’s Road to Reinvention
Isaac Bess’s journey is a compelling story of reinvention, driven by courage, curiosity, and the transformative power of education. As an international professional whose career spans New York, Tokyo, and now a leading role at TikTok, Isaac’s path exemplifies how bold decisions, and continuous learning can open new horizons—both creatively and professionally.
From Clinician to Strategic Leader: Dr Toon Wei Lim
How an MBA Transformed a Healthcare Professional’s Perspective by Dr Toon Wei Lim, Class of 2025/2026
Celebrating Excellence: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest Feature
We are thrilled to share some exciting news — our student, Stephen Terzolo, has been featured in Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest list. This prestigious recognition highlights rising stars in the business education community who are making a significant impact through leadership, innovation, and potential.
Reflections from Our Senior Students
As our senior students begin their final segment of their UCLA-NUS EMBA journey, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what they've experienced so far—and what lies ahead. We spoke with some of our senior students to hear their thoughts on the journey, the highlights, and their aspirations for the future.
Unlocking New Perspectives through Overseas Exchanges featuring JP Garry
The UCLA-NUS Executive MBA offers global learning opportunities, including short exchanges in Asia, the US, and Europe. We sat down with JP Garry, our UCLA-NUS EMBA student to reflect on an eye-opening week at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, focusing on the real estate elective — why he chose it, what he learned, and why such exchanges matter.
Intake 21 reflects on their first segment in May
Ayo Canlas was promoted not once, but twice! Ayo’s story is just one example of how the UCLA-NUS EMBA can have a real-world impact on your career path, helping you reach new heights alongside a community of driven professionals.
Take Your Career to the Next Level with the UCLA-NUS EMBA – Ayo’s Success Story
Ayo Canlas was promoted not once, but twice! Ayo’s story is just one example of how the UCLA-NUS EMBA can have a real-world impact on your career path, helping you reach new heights alongside a community of driven professionals.
Featured participants from UCLA-NUS EMBA’s 21st Cohort
Introducing the UCLA-NUS EMBA's latest cohort - Intake 21, Class of 2026/2027
Unlocking Opportunities with Company Sponsorship
Unlocking Opportunities with Company Sponsorship: Insights from UCLA-NUS EMBA Alumni
Leading with Self-Awareness: Sylvia Saw Mckaige’s Journey
One key aspect of the program for Sylvia Saw Mckaige was self-discovery. "It’s important to understand yourself before assessing your ability to lead. The program helped me be more self-reflective," she explains.
Building a Global Investment Network: Jeffrey Nah’s EMBA Story
I would not have invested in a MedTech company in California that is now going through series C without the network I built through the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA.
Inspiring UCLA-NUS EMBA alumni sharing – Kenneth Siow from Tencent Cloud
The EMBA program equipped Ken with essential skills in leadership, negotiation, and financial literacy. "I now have a deep appreciation for reading financial statements," he notes, which is vital for making informed business decisions.